Knights Win 4th Straight With Blowout of Palo Verde

San Diego City extended its win streak to four after a dominating 76-46 home victory over Palo Verde with D'Ajanae Lewis putting up 19 points, 15 rebounds, and nine steals. Cerina Nguen recorded her fifth double-double of the season with 10 points and 12 rebounds.

The Knights had second consecutive stiffling first quarter in which they scored the game's first 12 points and outscored Palo Verde 21-4. In the previous game, the Knights held Saddleback scoreless in the opening quarter on their way to a blowout win.

Palo Verde's offense got going in the second quarter, but the Knights still won the period, 19-16, to push their lead up to 40-20 at halftime. Lewis led the Knights with 14 points in the first half. 

Christina Bowen heated up in the third quarter as she scored nine of her team-high 20 points on 3-of-3 shooting, inlcuding two 3-pointers to help the Knights extend their lead to 29 points going into the fourth quarter.

The Knights cruised the rest of the way with their lead growing to as many as 36 midway through the final period.

Cusha Landry also scored in double figures with 15 points and seven rebounds. 

San Diego City will play two more home games this week as part of the Knights Krossover. City will host Compton on Thursday, Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. and San Bernardino Valley on Dec. 8 at 7 p.m.

All four games of the Krossover will be live-streamed on the Knights' YouTube channel.

Knights Krossover Schedule

Thursday, Dec. 7

Palomar vs. San Bernardino Valley at 5 p.m.

San Diego City vs. Compton at 7 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 8

Compton vs. MiraCosta at 5 p.m.

San Diego City vs. San Bernardino Valley at 7 p.m.